Built by Performers. Driven by Community.
Circus Foundry was founded in 2019 by Bethel Lindsley and Anthony Cummings, two professional circus artists who believed Colorado deserved a world-class home for circus arts.
After meeting through the circus industry, Bethel and Anthony spent years performing around the world with internationally recognized productions, cruise lines, immersive experiences, and live entertainment companies. Their careers took them across the globe, but they always knew they wanted to return home to Colorado and create something lasting—a place where people of all ages and experience levels could discover the joy of movement, creativity, and performance.
Circus Foundry began as a professional entertainment company, producing contemporary circus productions and providing spectacular entertainment for festivals, theaters, corporate events, and special celebrations throughout Colorado and beyond. As the company grew, so did a vision for something even bigger.
In 2021, Circus Foundry opened its circus studio with the goal of making professional-quality circus training accessible to everyone. What started with a handful of classes quickly grew into a thriving community of students, hobbyists, athletes, and professional performers who shared a passion for movement and lifelong learning.
As the community continued to grow, so did the dream.
In 2026, Circus Foundry expanded into a larger facility designed to support both its growing performance company and its training programs. They were joined by partner Julian Fraizer, whose background as a Division I track athlete, nationally ranked parkour athlete, and owner of a successful clinical therapy private practice brought a new dimension to Circus Foundry's vision. Together, they expanded the studio's strength, conditioning, mobility, and athletic development programs, creating one of Colorado's most comprehensive movement facilities.
Today, Circus Foundry is proud to be Colorado's premier circus entertainment and training company.
Our coaching staff is made up of elite professional performers with decades of combined experience working for some of the most respected names in the entertainment industry, including Royal Caribbean, Cirque du Soleil, Dragone Entertainment, Virgin Voyages, Feld Entertainment, Casa Bonita, Meow Wolf, and many more. Every coach brings real-world experience from professional productions into every class they teach.
Our impact extends far beyond the walls of our studio. Circus Foundry has become one of Colorado's leading entertainment companies, producing performances for clients including Elitch Gardens, Vail Resorts, Casa Bonita, municipalities such as the Cities of Denver and Littleton, county fairs, festivals, and countless corporate and private events. At the same time, we've helped launch the careers of students who have gone on to perform with companies including Disney Paris, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Pirates Voyage, Giffords Circus, and many others.
One of the things we're most proud of is that our performance company continues to grow from within. Many of the artists who perform professionally with Circus Foundry first walked through our doors as students. We believe in investing in our community, creating opportunities for growth, and helping talented performers take the next step in their careers.
But Circus Foundry has never been just about creating professional performers. It's about creating a place where people feel like they belong.
Whether you're taking your very first aerial class, looking for a fun way to stay active, training for your next professional contract, or simply hoping to meet people who share your passion for movement, you'll find a welcoming community that celebrates your goals and supports your journey.
We believe movement has the power to transform lives. It builds confidence, strengthens both body and mind, sparks creativity, and creates meaningful connections. Circus brings people together in a way few activities can, and those relationships often become lifelong friendships.
Our mission has remained the same since day one: to create a space where people can train, create, perform, and belong.
No matter where your journey begins, we're here to help you grow, chase your dreams, and discover what you're capable of.
Welcome to Circus Foundry, where Colorado moves, creates, and performs.
Learn from Industry Professionals
Every Circus Foundry coach is an accomplished professional performer with more than a decade of industry experience.
Our coaching staff has performed for some of the world's most respected entertainment companies and productions, including Royal Caribbean, Cirque du Soleil, Dragone Entertainment, Casa Bonita, Meow Wolf, Feld Entertainment, and Virgin Voyages.
Rather than simply teaching skills from a curriculum, our instructors bring real-world experience from international productions, theaters, cruise ships, immersive experiences, and live entertainment into every class.
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Bethel Lindsley is the Founder and Artistic Director of Circus Foundry and has been a professional circus artist since 2013. Following a competitive gymnastics career through college, she transitioned directly into the world of professional circus, building an international career performing with renowned companies including Royal Caribbean, Cirque Dreams, Feld Entertainment, and Dragone Entertainment. She has also performed in festivals, theatrical productions, immersive experiences, and large-scale live entertainment across the world. A true circus generalist, Bethel has performed professionally in aerial arts, acrobatics, prop manipulation, dance, and acting, bringing a diverse artistic perspective to every production and every class. She currently serves as the Dive Director at Casa Bonita, overseeing creative direction, safety, and operations for the venue's iconic dive shows.
As the Owner, Founder, and Artistic Director of Circus Foundry, Bethel is passionate about building Colorado's premier circus training and entertainment company. She has coached athletes and performers for over 20 years, beginning in competitive gymnastics before spending the last decade leading circus programs and mentoring aspiring performers. Bethel graduated cum laude with honors from Colorado State University with a degree in Nutrition and Fitness, combining her academic background with decades of coaching and professional performance experience. Her passion is creating an inclusive community where students of every age and ability can discover their potential, achieve their goals, and develop a lifelong love of movement.
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Anthony Cummings is the Co-Founder, Owner, and Technical Director of Circus Foundry. After completing a professional circus training program in 2017, he launched his performance career, earning contracts with Royal Caribbean and Cirque Dreams before going on to perform in theatrical productions, immersive experiences, festivals, private events, and corporate entertainment across the country. He currently performs as a cliff diver at Casa Bonita, where he combines technical precision with high-level acrobatics in one of Colorado's most iconic live productions. A versatile circus generalist, Anthony has trained and performed across a wide range of circus disciplines, with a particular passion for juggling, partner acrobatics, and strength-based movement.
As Technical Director, Anthony oversees equipment, rigging, safety, and the technical execution of Circus Foundry's productions and training programs. He also leads the studio's Strength & Conditioning program, helping students build the power, mobility, and athletic foundation needed to excel in circus and movement disciplines. Known for his thoughtful coaching style and attention to detail, Anthony is dedicated to helping every student develop the confidence, strength, and technical skills to achieve their goals while fostering the welcoming and supportive community that defines Circus Foundry.
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Julian Frazier is joining the leadership of Circus Foundry in 2026 as the Chief Operations Officer. After competing as a Division One athlete in Track and Field, he went on to complete his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver. While studying, he co-currently competed at national events as part of the United States Parkour League, was a certified personal trainer, and worked with athletes at every level and continues to sports psychology work with NCAA athletes through his partnership with MindFlow. He has operated a clinical private practice since 2023 where he manages the Center for Movement-Based Psychotherapy. After years of volunteering for Circus Foundry both on and off stage, Julian is throwing his hat into the ring!
As COO, Julian is responsible for curating an environment that students, coaches and community members can thrive in. This includes overseeing daily operations, systems and execution of long-term business strategy and vision. He is committed to using his clinical acumen and community feedback to continuously improve the space, enhance athlete’s experience and expand Circus Foundry’s horizons across the front range and beyond.
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Alex Spangler has been training and performing in aerial arts for over a decade and is passionate about building meaningful connections through circus. Throughout the Colorado circus community, Alex has helped organize fundraisers, showcases, community events, and other programs that bring people together and celebrate the performing arts. Their love for circus extends beyond the apparatus, with a strong belief that everyone deserves a place to learn, grow, and belong.
As Circus Foundry's Community Manager, Alex combines a passion for people with expertise in business operations and client experience. They work behind the scenes to ensure every student feels welcomed, supported, and connected from their very first visit. Whether coaching classes, coordinating events, or helping improve studio operations, Alex is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every member of the Circus Foundry community has the opportunity to succeed.
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Bryan Connolly is a founding member of Circus Foundry and a versatile circus artist with a passion for both performance and coaching. He holds a degree in Theatre from Colorado State University and has performed with Cirque Dreams, Meow Wolf, Elitch Gardens, and as a professional jouster with Knights of the Tempest. A true circus generalist, Bryan specializes in chair stacking, Chinese pole, partner acrobatics, juggling, whips, and fire performance. As Circus Foundry's Fire Master, he leads the studio's fire safety education and performance training while bringing creativity, technical expertise, and a love for live entertainment to every class and production.
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Ryan Salerno is proof that the most interesting career paths are never straight lines. After growing up in gymnastics, Ryan discovered trampoline in college, where he helped coach and lead the University of Oregon program while developing into an exceptional trampolinist with a passion for teaching dynamic movement and air awareness. After some time away from movement and existing unhappily in the real world, circus eventually won him over and we convinced him to run away and join the team.
Today, Ryan serves as the Head of Circus Foundry's Trampoline Program and is also a professional cliff diver at Casa Bonita. Whether he's helping students land their first bounce or coaching advanced flips and twisting skills, Ryan brings technical precision, endless curiosity, and just the right amount of mystery to everything he does.
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Jamie Rifkin is Circus Foundry's Head Aerial Coach and a professional circus artist with a passion for helping students discover the strength, confidence, and artistry that aerial arts can unlock. After growing up as a gymnast, Jamie stepped away from athletics to pursue a career in graphic design, later becoming a successful restaurant owner. It wasn't until discovering aerial arts that they found their way back to movement, and quickly fell in love with circus.
Today, Jamie is a core member of the Circus Foundry performance company, performing at music festivals, large-scale events, and productions across the country. Their professional credits include performances at Six Flags, The Box, and as a cliff diver at Casa Bonita. As Head Aerial Coach, Jamie brings a thoughtful, encouraging coaching style and a deep passion for helping students of every level build strong technique, confidence, and a lifelong love of aerial arts.